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Tales/Inc. is an immersive theatre company founded by María Inés Alonso, a theatre actress, singer, and dancer. She began her career working for Aníbal Pachano at Luna Park Theatre before moving to London, where she spent ten years performing across Europe as a dancer, singer, and choreographer.
While touring England as an actress in a pantomime production, María Inés discovered the power of interactive theatre—noticing how students were more engaged and attentive when they became part of the performance. She realized this technique could be an effective tool for learning English, as students are naturally drawn to participate when they see their peers on stage. .
With this vision in mind, she returned to Argentina and worked for some important theatre companies. She started her own project to develop a unique interactive theatre technique. Drawing from her extensive experience in London and Argentina, she created Join In!, an innovative approach where students and teachers become part of the cast, making learning both fun and effective
This is us
We are a travelling theatre company that offer high-quality innovative theatre experiences in English as a means of educating, challenging and inspiring adults and children of all ages. We are a group of professional actors, teachers, theatre directors and creative artists. Everyone is committed to the idea of making live-theatre truly magical, so everyone can feel they are seeing and participating in a unique happening. Our energy and our relationship with students and teachers are built on that premise. This is why we take special pride in getting to know our clients and audiences, so we can build unique relationships to offer you the personalized shows or workshops that will best suit your school or organization.
Leandro Altamore
Executive Producer / Actor
Leandro is a stage, film, television and voice actor, and a music student, too. He took acting classes at Teatro El Brio and at the Centro Cultural Rojas, and was also a student of the Guillermo Cacace and Dario Levy’s actor training courses. He took singing classes and graduated as Locutor Nacional from the ISER. He was part of several theatre companies performing in English and Spanish, both for adults and children, in theatres and schools in Buenos Aires as well as in other Argentine provinces, and in Montevideo, Uruguay. Leandro has a way with children and teenagers and greatly enjoys imitating different character voices.
María Inés Alonso
Founder & CEO
María Inés is singer, dancer and theater actress. She began her professional career working for Bottom Tap’s Anibal Pachano at Teatro Luna Park. She was soon commissioned to work as a teacher & choreographer in Spain for U.k. production shows. Later relocated to London, she continued performing throughout Europe & Asia as a singer, dancer, and choreographer and street danced throughout England sponsored by the British Arts Council. She was blessed to perform at some of the most important dance stages in London: Saddler’s Wells Theatre, Stratford House and The Place dance center. Ms. Alonso trained in London as an actress and completed the Actors’ studio program with theatre director, Petina Hapgood. Since she returned to Argentina in 2007 she appeared on several TV commercials, feature films & different musical theatre productions both in English & Spanish. Apart from being the artistic director of Tales Inc, she dedicates a large amount of time to her acting, teaching and choreographer career (Jazz and heart-stopping hip-hop in a fusion of funk, jazz, and Latin moves). Tales Inc.'s Founder. Inés is a graduate from Universidad de Buenos Aires in Argentina majoring with honors in Business Administration. She always knew that creating her own theatre company would be a dream since she would be able to combine her passion for the arts, her management skills and her particular vision of entertainment. That is why she decided, while living in London, to postgraduate in Arts Administration. She worked for " The Phantom of the opera" " The full monty" " Cliff, the musical" "The Royal Opera House", studied costume, scenery design & make-up special effects and worked as a production assistant for Bill Kenwright Ltd and Take Flight Management (casting services). In Argentina, She was the production assistant for an important children theatre production co.
Soledad Tielens
PR & Social Media / Actress
Sole is a multi-talented artist—an actress, film director, writer, clown, and puppeteer. Playful and childlike at heart, she thrives on performing with and for children. Once upon a time, she lived as a Londoner which was perfect, as Sole has had a love of musical theatre since as long as she can remember and has performed in numerous productions throughout her career. Creatively boundless, Sole enjoys creating a wide array of hilarious and extravagant characters with which to make children (and teachers) laugh and have lots of fun. With a unique comedic style rooted in her improvisational theatre background, every performance becomes an exciting adventure—both for her audience and fellow actors.
Maximo Gimenez
Musical Director
Maximo is a skilled musician and performer, born in Uruguay. In the mid-90s, he began as a solo guitarist in a resident band at La Casona, a legendary café in Colonia’s historic district, while also playing non-traditional flamenco with local musicians. By the mid-2000s, he started collaborating with theater groups, a practice he continues to this day. In 2008, he ventured into acting, and in 2009, he began singing in various murgas and as a soloist. He has been part of murga groups such as Ladebacle, Decantareola, La Otra, and Murga Nunca Más, as well as comparsas like Morenada 77 and Lonjas del Sacramento. He is also the lead singer of Estación Suspiro. As a musician at Tales Inc., he works as a sound designer and arranger. Additionally, he performs as a musician and actor with Patrimonio, currently touring Uruguay with a musical play about Gardel. His work also includes performances with the Comedia Municipal, further showcasing his versatility in music and theater. Over the years, his group has been selected to participate in various festivals in Argentina, gaining recognition beyond Uruguay's borders
Mariana Hanono
Acting Coach
Mariana Hanono is an actress and acting coach. She began her acting training in 1998 with Lito Cruz and later refined her skills with Augusto Fernandez. In 2008, she trained at HB Studio in New York with renowned teachers like Rasa Kazlas, Arthur French, and Austin Pendleton, later continuing her studies with Susan Batson until 2012. She divides her time between New York and Buenos Aires, training in the U.S. while teaching Susan Batson’s technique in Argentina. She has worked in film, theater, radio, and advertising. In 2012, she founded El Limbo, an arts space offering acting classes, training seminars, and expressive workshops. She has been teaching since 2002, initially providing theater as a creative outlet in underserved communities. She later taught at La Hormiga theater school (2010–2015) before establishing her own school. Recognizing theater’s psychological benefits, she co-created drama therapy workshops with mental health professionals, working at Clínica Mansilla, Hemera (Stress & Anxiety Studies Center), and Maimónides University. For 14 years, she has co-led expressive inhibition workshops with Lic. Patricia Gubbay (Centro Idea). She also developed Gimnasio Expresivo and Public Speaking Tools, which she has introduced to indigenous communities in Argentina. Her artistic training includes singing, dance, and guitar. She is also a certified yoga teacher and a Mindfulness instructor (UMASS). Mariana believes in the actor’s holistic training and theater’s transformative power on both personal and social levels.
Ercilia Alonso
Stage and Costume designer
Ercilia is one of the most prestigious set and costume designers in Argentina, as well as an accomplished painter. Her works have been exhibited in more than 80 exhibitions in Argentina and abroad. She has given numerous conferences and served as a jury member for major art shows and competitions. Ercilia’s list of awards is extensive, but some notable mentions include: First Prize at the Premios Clio, First Prize at Argentores (twice in a row), First Prize at the Feria del Libro, and First Prize from the Ciudad de Buenos Aires. She has worked with the most important theatres in the country, including Teatro Colón, Teatro General San Martín, Teatro Alvear, and Teatro Nacional. She has also collaborated with some of Argentina’s most renowned film directors. Her portfolio of television commercials is equally impressive. Her theatre credits include Aida, Carmen, Madame Claire, La Bella Durmiente, Hamlet, and Macbeth.